The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the Nebraska Refugee Job Training and Placement (RJTP) grant program. The last day to submit an application is Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Eligible applicants are Nebraska based 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations who will provide job training and placement services for refugees who were ‘disproportionately impacted’ by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The grant will reimburse for costs incurred during the job training and placement of the qualified refugee. The Department will award up to $1,000,000 in total awards.
Applications may be submitted electronically through DED’s Grant Management System any time after the application live date, and on or before the application due date. The application can be found at https://ne.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/55642e5f-4f3e-44f1-b7ed-7f5f953f069a.
Program requirements and more information about the Refugee Job Training and Job Placement program can be found on DED’s InternNE webpage at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/recovery/refugee-job-training-and-placement/.
For additional information, contact the Refugee Job Training and Placement coordinator Rose Baker at rose.baker@nebraska.gov or 402-471-1559.
